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Epstein Barr Virus DNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR
Test Code34179
CPT Codes
87798
Preferred Specimen
1 mL whole blood or plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube or
Plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube or
Serum or
CSF collected in a sterile plastic leak-proof container or
>3 cubic mm fresh tissue collected in a sterile plastic leak-proof container
Plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube or
Serum or
CSF collected in a sterile plastic leak-proof container or
>3 cubic mm fresh tissue collected in a sterile plastic leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL • >3 cubic mm
Other Acceptable Specimens
Body fluids (amniotic fluid, ocular fluid) • Lower respiratory specimens (BAL, bronchial wash, tracheal secretions) collected in a sterile plastic leak-proof container
Instructions
CSF: Submit in a sterile plastic container and store refrigerated or frozen.
Tissue: Submit in a sterile plastic container and transport frozen.
Do not freeze whole blood.
Tissue: Submit in a sterile plastic container and transport frozen.
Do not freeze whole blood.
Transport Container
EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Whole blood
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
All other specimens
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: 30 days
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
All other specimens
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolyzed whole blood • Heparin whole blood
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Daily
Report Available
4 days
Reference Range
Not detected
Clinical Significance
Infection with EBV is common and is generally subclinical or presents as a self-limited illness. Reactivation of latent EBV in an immunocompromised person can lead to more serious results, including lymphoproliferative disorders or neurological disease. PCR methods may be useful in identifying EBV in a variety of clinical specimens.
Performing Laboratory
| Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-Chantilly VA |
| 14225 Newbrook Drive |
| Chantilly, VA 20151-2228 |
